In this podcast, I go over 8 things that I wish someone told me to do in matric. I go over study tips, finances and planning for your future.   ------  Would you rather watch a video version of this episode, relax, khululex, I got you. You can check out the podcast and listen while you go about your awesome day:     YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObgEYAR9WX8 FREE EBOOK: https://mailchi.mp/f8e802ebbc2f/chowc...​   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:   Books:   How to be an effective person: The 7 habits of highly effective people by S ..read more

Here I take you through somethings I am learning about making a big life change like moving cities, starting a new job or starting that freelancing gig. This episode was brought to you somewhere in a shopping complex ? Mentioned: Minimalist Wallets:Instagram: @mashobane. Let's connect: LinkedIn: Andile Nopapaza --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andile-nopapaza/message ..read more

It is that time of the year where you are thinking about bringing everything to a close and can't wait for the holiday season. Burnout and fatigue are common towards the end of the year and in this episode, I share ways you can deal with this and come back recharged to finish off your goals without feeling like a zombie.  Useful links:  Greg Mckeown, Essentialism: https://gregmckeown.com/book/ Cal Newport's guide to less stressful college/varsity experience: How to become a Zen Valedictorian   Sleep cycle app: https://sleepyti.me/ Mentions:  Whatsapp business for autorespon ..read more

In this episode of PushStartBooks we go through a summary of one of my most favourite books by the late great Steven R. Covey. This book goes deep into developing a good foundation as an effective person containing timeless advice you can always reference.  Thank you for listening. If you have any questions or comments we can connect on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andile-nopapaza/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pushstartwithandile Private Facebook Group for the community of Push Starters: www.facebook.com/groups/pushstartcommunity/ --- Send in a voice message: https ..read more

We all know that good lifestyle design starts with some goal setting, but using wrong frameworks and strategies on setting goals can be a setback.  I was looking back on some of the goals I made and had a good laugh, "I want to be rich before 30".  Sounds good at surface value but is the goal: Specific, (when and how am I going to do this?)  Measurable (what does rich look like?), Attainable, (am I in the right conditions to make it work? Is the timeframe realistic? There might be somethings that I missing) Relevant (should I be focussing on income-generating while managing a t ..read more

In this episode of Push Start Podcast, we talk to Felicia De Klerk. She has over a decade in entrepreneurship, working in the events business.  She shares: Why more women need to go into entrepreneurship in Africa (and other developing markets).  Her experiences with balancing motherhood, continuous learning, giving back to her community in Johannesburg South.  Who and what inspired her to go into philanthropy and active citizenship.  We also talk about the work that is been done to assist women and children who are dealing with abuse and harm during the lockdown period a ..read more

In this episode of PushStartHacks, I talk about my productivity app combination that helps me handle various life spheres, health, work and relationships. We handle apps that will help you with goal setting. It has been proven that people that write down their goals are more likely to achieve them than people that don't.  People that write them down and work on them do much better:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2018/04/15/neuroscience-explains-why-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-if-you-actually-want-to-achieve-them/#60521b467905 Now that you have set your goals, you need ..read more

If you want a creative skill that doesn't require lots of equipment to invest in - you can even start from your smartphone - then graphic design is for you. Whether you want to be a solopreneur through freelancing, or you want to work for a design or media house, graphic design has the added advantage of being an in-demand digital skill with remote-work capabilities. This is a skill you can earn additional income, feed your creative needs and explore related skills like web development, UX Design and digital marketing.  Tools mentioned in the episode:  Create from anywhere with Canva ..read more

In this episode, we go through different ways to use social media productively without being distracted, hurting your focus for deep work and fatiguing yourself out. This episode is for anyone that feels like social media impacts their lives, the goals they set for themselves, maybe it distracts them or maybe it depresses them or makes them feel more anxiety. Dr Cal Newport's Blog: calnewport.com/ Mark Struczewski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstruczewski/ Medium Blog Post on Digital Minimalism: https://medium.com/swlh/digital-minimalism-how-to-simplify-your-online-life-76b54838 ..read more

In this instalment of Push Start Books, we cover a book that is relevant to the current moment we are in now. This book by Dr Gleb Tsipursky is a short yet impactful read. It is layered with strategies that help individuals, families, organizations and businesses make good decisions based on overcoming cognitive biases and concepts from behavioural economics. The concepts are laid out in a way that is simple for anyone to understand but are powerful enough to make real change. I added this title to my frequent, 'read and review' list.  Connect with Dr Gleb Tsipursky on LinkedIn:  htt ..read more